Guest zippsmum Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Everything seems to be going very well with Zip. We have been following the meds regime to the letter and keeping Zip very quiet other than small, calm walks.....although it is impossible to stop him from being frightened by a bush blowing in the wind, or wanting to kick the earth . We are also off to see an acupuncturist. Thank you all so much for your prayers he is much more stable than Wednesday, only one of his back legs drags at all, and then only on and off when he is walking slowly, when he is jogging there is no dragging at all. He can ** his leg to pee and not fall over, not as high as before, but still . He seems to be compensating for the lack of balance that he has in the back end by using his tail, much like he does when he runs fast, they are just so amazing, so adaptable. I think, that given the x rays, he hasn't blown a disk, but rather shifted it slightly out of alignment so that it is pressing on the nerve, mostly to the right leg. My question is this.....as well as the acupuncturist should we also be looking into a veterinary chiro? If so....once again I don't know any here in London (SW ontario).....so if anyone knows of any that they trust, it would be wonderful. Thanks again for all the prayers and support, it got us through the worst of a difficult time. Ghislaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Good news! Ask the acupuncture vet if she has someone she recommends. There were quite a few on the list. You may or may not need one Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Did he have a treatment yesterday? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 greyt news continues for Zippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Continued prayers for Zippy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 I've used chiropractic for my hounds (and myself) and feel it can be very beneficial. My bridge boy, Keno, started leaking urine out of the blue when I first adopted him. I'd read that sudden incontinence in males dogs could result from a lumbar vertebra being out of alignment. Since I'd just taken him to his first ever play group and he had run and played like a wild man, I took Keno in for an overall checkup and a chiropractic consult. The adjustment stopped the urine leakage right away. It happened once again about two years later, and immediately resolved after an adjustment. I can't speak to whether or not Zip's particular problem would benefit, but if you can locate a chiropractor in your area, I think it would be beneficial to have him checked out. Good luck. I hope he continues to improve. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Hoping it is going well. When you asked "who is the Chen vet?" it was a vet I listed in this thread: http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php?showtopic=171968 Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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